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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,774.08, 227,849.75 and 98,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,774.08, 227,849.75 and 98,291 is: 147,558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,774.08 : 227,849.75 = 98,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,774.08/227,849.75 = 98,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,774.08x = 227,849.75 × 98,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,774.08x = 22,395,579,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,579,777.25/151,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,558.66

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